On 14 April 1672 the area of Rimini was hit by a strong earthquake (VIII MCS) that killed many people (estimates give between 200 and 500) and brought great damage. The sea at Rimini withdrew and then flooded the coast for about 15 m (Anonymous, 1672). Fishermen who were at sea close to the coast observed unusually strong sea disturbance (Anonymous, 1888). I = 3, R = 4.